Friends win Ulster Schools Medallion 7s Friends School Lisburn first game in the Group stages of the Ulster Schools Sevens was against Limavady Grammar, tries by Adam McFaul, Leon Eley, George Pringle (2) and Ben McCaughy (3) and 3 conversions saw them win 41-0 Their second game was against Omagh Academy and tries by, McCaughy […]
Report Bangor RFC 27 v Cooke RFC 19
Although trailing by 19-3 just after half time, Bangor produced a superb second half performance to secure a bonus point victory by 19-27. With the 6 Nations Championship coming to a head throughout the afternoon, it was no surprise that many supporters had probably chosen to give this end-of-season fixture a miss. However, in keeping […]
Report, Armoy reach Butler Shield final.
Armoy reach Butler Shield final. 40th Anniversary season to conclude with cup final Armoy travelled to Strabane on Saturday to face Strabane 2nd XV in the semi final of the Butler shield. Traditionally encounters between these two teams are evenly contested affairs with this one proving to be no exception to the rule. With so […]
RESULTS 16/03/2015 – 22/03/2015
Gordon West Knockout 21/03/2015 Larne 77 vs 19 Letterkenny Limavady 66 vs 19 Monaghan Senior League 21/03/2015 Ballymena 34 vs 24 Belfast Harlequins 20/03/2015 Armagh 51 vs 3 Dungannon Malone 38 vs 33 Rainey Ob Banbridge 23 vs 28 Queens Kukri Qualifying League 1 21/03/2015 Ballymoney 37 vs 29 Donaghadee C.I.Y.M.S 47 vs 22 Dromore […]
Report, Armagh RFC II XV 80 v Dungannon RFC II XV 0
Armagh seconds stroll to Victory Main Pic, Stuart Lester scores for Armagh Text Pic Manihera Eden makes a strong run for Armagh Armagh seconds strolled to victory over neighbours Dungannon seconds on Saturday past at the Palace grounds. With both 1st xv’s having played on Friday night, it was left to the second strings to […]
Ireland’s 6 Nations victory sparks scrum for Rugby World Cup tickets
Ireland’s 6 Nations victory sparks scrum for Rugby World Cup tickets After one of the most thrilling finishes to the 6 Nations in years, viagogo, the world’s largest source of live event tickets, has seen demand surge for the Rugby World Cup. With only six months to go until the most hotly anticipated event in […]
Report Portadown RFC U16s 22 v Letterkenny RFC U16s 0
U16s set high standard against Letterkenny Portadown 22 Letterkenny 0 Portadown U16s showed exactly what they are capable of as they hosted Letterkenny today in the first round of the cup. Straight from the kick off Sam Neill secured a difficult high ball, allowing the pack to apply pressure that never let off. Quick hands […]
WATTBIKE STRENGTHENS RUGBY RELATIONSHIP WITH ENGLAND WORLD CUP WINNER
WATTBIKE STRENGTHENS RUGBY RELATIONSHIP WITH ENGLAND WORLD CUP WINNER As a further endorsement of its work with England Rugby, Wattbike, creators of the world’s leading indoor bike, have announced that England’s and Darlington Mowden Park Sharks’ Tamara Taylor will be an ambassador for the brand. Thirty three year old Taylor is the second English rugby […]
Bears Bounce to Telford
Bears Bounce to Telford Bouncy Castles were the order of the day at Eaton Park on Saturday and boy did the Ballymena Bears have fun on them. Not only were there many laughs and tumbles but the section mascot “Rory” was also on hand to offer his support and 2000 bounces later (including an impromptu […]
Report, Clogher Valley I XV 22 v Instonians I XV 7
Clogher Valley finished off its Qualifying One campaign with a comfortable 22-7 victory over league champions Instonians at the Cran. On a sunny spring afternoon, with both sides missing players, it was Valley who started best. A well judged kick from Armstrong brought Valley into the Instonians 22 after 2 minutes. A Sharkey take at […]